Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 - 1st Gen (1967 to 1969)

The Camaro Z/28 was a high performance version of the Chevrolet Camaro introduced as part of the First Generation Camaro. The Z/28 package was created to sell a nearly race ready version of the Camaro, with an eye on Trans Am racing. The first generation Z/28 was introduced with a 302 cubic inch (4.9L) V8 engine as Trans Am regulations limited engine displacement to 305 cubic inches (5.0L). This engine was notably underrated. While it was listed at 290hp, the unit produced over to 360hp when fitted with a single four barrel carburetor, and over 400hp when fitted with an over the counter camshaft and "cross ram intake" with dual carburators. The Z/28 option was only offered on the coupe body style, and required buyers to add power disc brakes and a manual 4-speed transmission. It was also an option to add the 'RS' appearance package with the Z/28. Camaro's fitted with the Z/28 package also received upgraded suspension in order to improve handling and performance, and wore a distinctive twin racing stripe decal. Over 28,000 examples of the first generation Z/28 Camaro were built before production ended in 1969. It was succeeded by the 2nd gen Camaro Z28 in 1970.